Tender

Supply of Bulk, Cylinder and Special Gases

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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29 Apr 2021 at 13:21

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09 Apr 2021 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently conducting a tender for the "Supply of Bulk, Cylinder and Special Gases" at the Culham Science Centre located in Abingdon, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on gases, holding an estimated value of £1.5 million. The tender is at the active stage, having undergone an amendment that shifted the submission deadline from 10th May 2021 to 24th May 2021. Interested parties should submit their bids electronically or in writing, adhering to the open procurement method, which allows all qualified suppliers to engage in the tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of industrial gases, such as hydrogen, argon, and oxygen. With the possibility of contract renewal for up to five additional years, suppliers that can demonstrate technical capability, economic viability, and compliance with the specified requirements will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses in the scientific research, energy, and industrial supplies sectors are particularly encouraged to participate due to the specialised nature of the goods required and the potential for long-term partnership with a reputable public authority.

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Notice Title

Supply of Bulk, Cylinder and Special Gases

Notice Description

For the supply of Bulk, Cylinder and Special Gases for Culham Science Centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply of Bulk, Cylinder and Special Gases for Culham Science Centre. Additional information: The estimated value given above relates to a 12 month period but no guarantee of usage is given. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority reserves the right not to award a contract. The costs of tendering shall be the responsibility of tenderers.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of one year extendable for up to a further 5 years by agreement between both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a486
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009281-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

24110000 - Industrial gases

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This is dependent upon the ultimate contract term.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jim Ennis
Contact Email
jim.ennis@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466257

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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